Okay, I did a thing.
Yesterday I briefly outlined my plans to build a set of practice anchors in my garage.
After a quick trip to the hardware store, I got what I needed and as promised, here are some progress pics and the final result.
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Some notes
The initial plan was to use tee nuts or threaded inserts, but I wasn't able to easily get those, so the fallback was to use regular nuts and to drill a recess into the back of the board so they'd sit flush.
There was some splintering the first time I tried to use a spade bit. Practice makes perfect!
I expected the studs in my garage to be 16 inches apart, but they were 21.5 inches. Measure twice, cut once!
I was today years old when I discovered a 2x4 is not 2 inches by 4 inches.
Cost breakdown (Canadian dollars):
Fixe 316 SS Bolt Hanger 1/2" (MEC, $2.93 apiece)
Camp 8mm Oval Steel Quicklink (MEC, $4.95 apiece)
1" spade bit ($8.98)
1/2" threaded bolt ($3.85 apiece)
1/2" nut ($0.26 apiece)
Free/on-hand items:
Scrap wood (2x4)
Power drill and drill bits
Adjustable wrench and socket wrench
Deck screws
Total: $32.96 CAD
